São Sebastião Forts Walking Trail – Terceira Island
Azores Nature ToursThe São Sebastião Forts are located on the south-west coast of Terceira Island and form part of a protected area designated for habitat management. Here you will discover the most beautiful forts, bays, forests and islets in the south-west of the island.
Duration: 2H – 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
Age: 12+
Description
The São Sebastião Forts are located on the south-west coast of Terceira Island and form part of a protected area designated for habitat management. Here you will discover the most beautiful forts, bays, forests and islets in the south-west of the island.
Level: Easy/Moderate
Highlights
Views over the São Sebastião Forts
Walk through the forest
Historic area
Location
Product Location
45, Rua de Baixo de Sāo Pedro, Angra do Heroísmo, São Pedro, Terceira, Açores, Portugal, 9700
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